3. TidHudak is running The Great Dominion Dust Up on his site to find Canada's most inspiring politician. He's seeded 64 contenders March Madness style in a series of knock-off games. Today's battles feature Ellen Fairclough (7) against Mitch Hepburn (10), and Jean Chretien (7) versus Robert Bourassa (10).

4. TDHhas the run down on the Mississauga Streetsville nomination race.

5. The latestIpsos Reid poll has the Tories up by ten points in Ontario. If the Conservative internals stay in that range then we're definitely going to have a spring election.

6. Quebec is too close to call. Any speculation at this point is about as scientific as a Super Bowl prediction, making Monday's vote one of the most interesting provincial elections in recent memory. For what it's worth, Democratic Space has Charest winning a minority in his seat projections. I'll be sure to post frequent updates tomorrow night as the results roll in.

7. BattlestarGalactica season finale tonight!

8. Signs it's a slow news day. Then again, has anyone seen Reg Alcock since the last election?

hey, we do have the prettiest subway system in the world. And just the other day, I got caught up in a chorus line getting off at Peel - and guess what, half the dancers were tourists from Regina. So, not so different afterall.

Is it really necessary to run down a potential Liberal candidate in Mississauga, Ontario, all the way from B.C.?

It is pathetic that a potential, female candidate for the Liberal party is criticized in this way.

Yes, TDH (who supported Iggy) has made it clear that he supports another Iggy supporter for the nomination. That's fine. But is it really necessary to run down Christina?

I have never met Christina or TDH's candidate. But his comments across the country are totally unacceptable. He dishes on Jason Cherniak, and then does this.

MississaugaPeter

Note the following article:

http://www.mississauga.com/mi/news/story/3907444p-4519203c.html

THE MISSISSAUGA NEWSBroadcaster seeks Liberal nod in Streetsville

Joseph ChinMar 12, 2007

Christina Cherneskey, a popular 15-year Canadian radio and television broadcaster, announced today she will pursue the Liberal nomination in the federal riding of Mississauga-Streetsville.

"Politics is not an easy calling, but I firmly believe it is an important one," said Cherneskey, who currently hosts a show on CFRB.

Cherneskey was also active behind the camera, acting as senior producer for CBC's groundbreaking national debate program, Counterspin.

A resident of Mississauga for the past five years, Cherneskey said her broadcast experience helped lay the foundation for her long-term objective of serving her community and her country in in public office.

"As a radio and television broadcaster, I have years of insight and analysis," she said. "I have been afforded the opportunity to critically view Canada's political landscape, interview many key politicians and speak to Canadians about the issues that affect us."

The Quebec race is interesting since any of the three main parties could potentially win the most seats. In addition we could see a historical first in Canada: The party that comes in third in terms of votes wins the most seats. My guess is Charest will still win a minority, but the PQ won't be far behind and the ADQ will make a historic breakthrough making them a permanent force to deal with. Some have commented how the Appalaches-Chaudiere region and Quebec city are turning to the right as seen last federal election and now as it appears provincially.